Jawbone tissue that is no longer needed for holding of teeth is dismantled by the body. Therefore, tooth loss leads to bone loss. The rate of loss varies from patient to patient.

In 90% of patients, remaining bone tissue does not offer a sufficiently firm foundation for setting of implants. Therefore, it is necessary for the implant specialist to rebuild bone tissue before setting of implants can begin.

If bone loss is not advanced, implants can still be set. In cases of advanced bone loss, rebuilding dental treatments abroad are necessary so that implants can be set into newly built-up bone tissue.

Rebuilding bone is a relatively harmless dental treatment Europe for the patient, and is nothing to be afraid of. If you are considering tooth implants, don't be discouraged when you are told that bone tissue needs to be rebuilt.

Sinus Lift

A so-called sinus lift is used to rebuild bone tissue on both sides of the upper jaw. In this process the maxillary sinus is "lifted" through a mix of your own bone and bone replacement material, as shown in these graphics (link):

Use of Your Bone Tissue

Your own bone is best for rebuilding jawbone tissue. For this purpose, bone shavings from drilling for your implants are filtered out and used. If more of your own bone is needed, it can be removed from your chin, for instance. Bone replacement material can be used to augment your own bone tissue.

Bone Replacement Material

The Dentaprime Dental Clinic uses primarily bone replacement material of the Bio-Oss (link) brand. Your own bone-building cells, the so-called osteoblasts, settle into the matrix of the replacement material and form new bone. The porous structure of Bio-Oss is similar to that of human bone tissue. The material has been in use among dental surgeons for more than 20 years, has been tested in more than 100 clinical studies, and has proven itself.

If applicable, the filled-in space is encapsulated with a membrane so that the bone can rebuild itself undisturbed. This membrane completely disintegrates in the body.

Within six to nine months the bone is rebuilt. A foundation for implants has been created so that the implant specialist can set the implants after healing has occurred. In cases where only a small amount of rebuilding is needed, the rebuilding treatment and implantation can occur simultaneously. There is sufficient stability as long there is more than 2/3 of natural bone left.

Rebuilding bone belongs to the most exacting techniques among dental surgery procedures and places high demands on dental professionals. Experience is essential.